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How do you spell Courtyard?

Correct spelling

courtyard

COURT + YARD.

Why is courtyard spelled this way?

A compound of COURT + YARD. Courts originally meant enclosed spaces. A courtyard is an enclosed open area — a paradox of architecture that somehow makes sense.

Common misspellings of courtyard

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Example

The courtyard had a beautiful fountain.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "courtyard". COURT + YARD.
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